SOS Official Sees Education As Tool To Alleviate Poverty

By Robert Dixon

MONROVIA, June 17 (LINA) – The National Director of the SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia, Prosper Ndione, has identified education as a fundamental right and a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.

He said Early Childhood Development (ECD) and care are key domains of the Education Agenda 2030 through the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which seeks to ensure that girls and boys have equal access to quality education.

Speaking at the commemoration of the Day of the African Child (DAC) over the weekend at the headquarters of the SOS Children’s Villages in Monrovia, Mr. Ndione outlined the Village’s efforts in Liberia which, according to him, focus on supporting families, strengthening child protection systems, and advocating for policies that safeguard children's rights.

He also emphasized the need to promote better education and protection of the fundamental rights of children to ensure a brighter future.

"In addition to education, children need to be protected from harm to reach their full potential. SOS is committed and dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment where they can flourish,” the SOS Liberia boss noted.

According to him, as part of the commemoration of the DAC, SOS Children’s Village in Liberia will host a series of events and activities, giving children and youth a platform to share their dreams, aspirations, and ideas.

Meanwhile, the SOS Children’s Villages boss has called on the Government of Liberia as well as other civil society organizations to collaborate and invest in education.

“We can unlock the full potential of every Liberian child and pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future,” Mr. Ndione said.

He told the gathering that SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia was happy to join millions across Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child (DAC), which is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by African children and the urgent need to promote their rights, particularly in education and protection.